Paintbrush Gene

In two related Drosophila species, a so-called paintbrush gene is activated to paint the pigment on the body. In one species, an extra switch activates the gene, resulting in spotted wings. www.hh...(more)

In two related Drosophila species, a so-called paintbrush gene is activated to paint the pigment on the body. In one species, an extra switch activates the gene, resulting in spotted wings. www.hhmi.org(less)